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can you watch the superbowl! on espn

You can’t watch the actual Super Bowl game on ESPN itself, but you can watch a lot of ESPN coverage around it.

Quick Scoop

  • The live 2026 Super Bowl (Super Bowl LX) is being broadcast on NBC in the U.S., with streaming on Peacock and coverage on Telemundo/Universo for Spanish-language viewers.
  • ESPN does not have the live game rights this year, so you won’t see the main Super Bowl broadcast on the ESPN TV channel or ESPN+.
  • ESPN is offering extensive pregame and postgame studio coverage (shows like “Postseason NFL Countdown” and “NFL PrimeTime”) on ESPN and in the ESPN app, but those are analysis/highlights shows, not the live game itself.

So what should you do?

  1. To watch the actual game live
    • Tune into NBC on your TV, or stream via Peacock (and other live TV services that carry NBC).
  1. To watch ESPN’s Super Bowl content
    • Use the ESPN channel or ESPN app for pregame and postgame shows that break down the matchup, highlights, and analysis before and after the Super Bowl.

In short: ESPN = great for shows and analysis surrounding the Super Bowl; NBC/Peacock = where you actually watch the Super Bowl game.

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